Next Installment of Investigation Discovery's IN THE LINE OF FIRE to Air 5/15May 10, 2016Across the United States every day, brave men and women in blue risk their lives to serve and protect all Americans. For the second year, Investigation Discovery (ID) turns its cameras on the professionals to explore the critical role so many officers play in protecting and serving. Presented by legal analyst Rikki Klieman, IN THE LINE OF FIRE brings viewers into the heat of the moment to experience the stunning split-second decisions that changed the course of events and tells, first-hand, emotional stories of survival from the police officers themselves. In celebration of National Police Week (Sunday, May 15-Saturday, May 21), IN THE LINE OF FIRE is set to premiere exclusively on ID on Sunday, May 15 at 8/7c.
THE STRAIN, YOU'RE THE WORST Get Premiere DatesMay 10, 2016FX Networks has set the premiere dates for the highly-anticipated third seasons of The Strain and You're the Worst, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The Strain returns to FX with a 10-episode season on Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT starting August 28. You're the Worst is back for 13 episodes on FXX on Wednesdays at 10 PM ET/PT beginning August 31.
TV: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Creatives on Bringing the Characters of Bikini Bottom to the StageMay 10, 2016Bikini Bottom will soon surface in Chicago, and in anticipation of The SpongeBob Musical's first performance on Tuesday, June 7th at Broadway in Chicago's Oriental Theatre, the production has begun rolling out a number of behind-the-scenes videos on the process of adapting one of television's biggest animated hits for the theatre. Below, check out a just-released peek at how the creatives are bringing the characters to the stage!
Syfy Orders Superman Prequel Pilot KRYPTONMay 9, 2016 Syfy today announced it has greenlit to pilot KRYPTON, the much-anticipated Superman prequel set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel's home planet. KRYPTON will follow Superman's grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Sean McDonough Joins ESPN's MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLMay 9, 2016Sean McDonough, one of sports television's most versatile broadcasters, will be the new play-by-play voice for ESPN's Monday Night Football. He will work alongside analyst Jon Gruden and reporter Lisa Salters when the 2016 NFL season kicks off this fall.
NBCSN & CNBC Set Tonight's NHL Western Conference Final CoverageMay 9, 2016 The St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks can advance to the Western Conference Final with Game 6 victories tonight on NBCSN and CNBC. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when David Backes and the Blues host Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars in St. Louis. CNBC's coverage gets underway at 9 p.m. ET, as Joe Pavelski and the Sharks travel to Nashville to faceShea Weber the Predators.
STAGE TUBE: Margo Seibert & Zak Resnick Perform Pair of Songs from A.C.T.'s THE LAST FIVE YEARS!May 9, 2016Following the wildly successful concert version at The Geary Theater in spring 2015, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents a brand-new, fully staged production of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, running May 11-June 5, 2016. Under the direction of Michael Berresse - with Musical Direction by Matt Castle – THE LAST FIVE YEARS stars Margo Seibert (Rocky on Broadway, Tamar of the River at Prospect Theater Company) as Cathy and Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia on Broadway, Once Upon a Mattress at Transport Group) as Jamie -- with just a few days until the first curtain, A.C.T. has unveiled a pair of sneak peek performances!
NBC & NBCSN's Stanley Cup Playoff Coverage Highlighted by Saturday's Penguins-Capitals GameMay 6, 2016This weekend's Stanley Cup Playoff coverage on NBC and NBCSN is highlighted by a primetime elimination game Saturday night on NBC, immediately following the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals look to stave off elimination in Game 5 against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, who lead the series 3-1. Puck drop of Penguins-Caps Game 5 is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET.
CBS to Air New Colorized I LOVE LUCY Special This MonthMay 5, 2016NEW I LOVE LUCY SUPERSTAR SPECIAL, a new one-hour special featuring two colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, to be broadcast Friday, May 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Sofia Carson Named Radio Disney's 'Next Big Thing'May 5, 2016Days following recording artist Sofia Carson's first broadcast performance of her debut single, 'Love Is the Name' -- on Disney Channel's special, the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards -- she has been named Radio Disney's newest 'NBT' (Next Big Thing). The 23-year-old singer and actress (Disney's 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting') is signed to Hollywood Records and Republic Records. As an 'NBT,' she will be featured in Radio Disney's popular multi-platform program that champions young recording artists, showcasing their developing career and personal journey as they pursue their musical dreams.
ABC's NIGHTLINE is No. 1 with Viewers for Second Straight WeekMay 5, 2016ABC News' “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.456 million) for the 2nd straight week during the week of April 25, 2016, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” beat CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (1.235 million) by 221,000 and NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (1.387 million) by 69,000.
THE VIEW Outperforms THE TALK in Key Demo & Total ViewersMay 5, 2016ABC's 'The View' averaged 2.994 million Total Viewers, 586,000 Women 25-54 and 462,000 Women 18-49 during the week of April 25, 2016, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. 'The View' outperformed CBS' 'The Talk' (2.976 million, and 435,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+18,000) and Women 18-49 (+27,000), beating 'The Talk' for the 6th time in the last 7 weeks in both measures.
NBCSN & CNBC to Present Pair of Western Conference Game 4 Matchups TonightMay 5, 2016NBCSN and CNBC will present a pair of Western Conference Game 4 matchups tonight, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, when David Backes and the St. Louis Blues hostJamie Benn and the Dallas Stars. Coverage continues at 9 p.m. ET on CNBC, when Shea Weber and the Nashville Predators host Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks in Game 4 of their Second Round series.
NBC Sports Group Sets Daily 2016 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA CoverageMay 5, 2016NBC Sports Group will present 16 hours of live race coverage of the 2016 Amgen Tour of California, beginning Sunday, May 15, at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSN and culminating with the final stage on Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC. NBCSN kicks off tour coverage with the Amgen Tour of California Preview Show this Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.